In US news and current events today, a dangerous pesticide called Chlorpyrifos, which is known for attacking the nervous system, is still legal in the U.S. and is still being used in most states. Farm workers have been deemed 'essential' by the federal government to maintain food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic (the COVID-19 pandemic). In addition to heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 many of these workers are at continued risk of exposure to toxic pesticides
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Endangers Essential Farm Workers
In US news and current events today, a dangerous pesticide called Chlorpyrifos, which is known for attacking the nervous system, is still legal in the U.S. and is still being used in most states. Farm workers have been deemed 'essential' by the federal government to maintain food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic (the COVID-19 pandemic). In addition to heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 many of these workers are at continued risk of exposure to toxic pesticides
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